October means budgets for most of us. Therefore, as you begin preparing for 2017 please include your support for the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation as a line item to help them exemplify their mission of empowering people to improve their financial well-being.

Your generous contributions allow the Foundation to make a difference in the lives of credit union staff, volunteers, and members just like yours in the Cornerstone region. Following are a few beneficiaries of the Foundation's good works, thanks to credit unions like you.

"We would like to extend a huge thank you for the grant we received for our audits. With the audit, our members gain a sense of security in a safer banking environment. Once again, we would like to thank you for helping us help others." ~ Cowboy Country FCU

"Providing just one teacher with increased knowledge, skills and resources in financial literacy allows them to make a positive impact on hundreds of students. The generous grant from the Foundation allows OCEE to continue making progress toward our vision of promoting financial literacy and economic education in Oklahoma. Thank you for your support." ~ Oklahoma Council on Economic Education

"We are thrilled to be a recipient of both a professional development grant and a financial education grant from the foundation. Both grants will add value to the programs we currently have in place. Both grants will provide resources to help improve lives and achieve dreams by empowering our members with solutions to build a better financial future. It is great to partner with the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation who shares in our vision." ~ FirstLight FCU

"A special thank you to the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation. We appreciate all the Foundation has done and continues to do in helping rebuild credit unions from the Philippines, Nepal and Ecuador. Thank you for being a champion." ~ World Council of Credit Unions

Let’s put our money where our mission is. Together we do make a difference. Thank you in advance for your support and consideration.

To learn more about the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation and the ways you can give back to your credit union community, please visit the website at cscuf.coop.